Golf League Results for May 20, 23

On May 20, seven golfers from the LW Golf League endured the cool, misty conditions at the 5,800-yard, par-71 Willowick Golf Course in Santa Ana. The morning was overcast for the entire round, and the occasional light rain made putting surfaces erratic and the fairways slow. With no water hazards but large sand traps and tricky fairways, only one score was at or under par and the players produced just one birdie.

All scored are net (gross minus handicap).

Winners: First place: Gary Stivers, a well-played 4 under 67, plus fewest putts; second: Fujio Norihiro, a hard-earned 1 over 72; third: Tim Looney, plus closest to the pin on the 150-yard fourth and 12th holes; fourth: Gene Vesely; fifth: tie between Sam Choi, Bill McKusky and Ron Sommer.

Braving the overcast conditions on May 23, 14 golfers attacked the 5,700-yard, par-70 Riverview Golf Course in Santa Ana. The course continues to remain in good shape, with well-groomed fairways and consistent greens. Even with plentiful water hazards, large sand traps and numerous elevation changes, nine scores were at or under par and there were six birdies.

A Flight handicaps are between 0-19, while B Flight are higher than 19.

A Flight: First place: Choi, a very well-played 5 under 65, plus three birdies; second: Fujio Norihiro, an excellent 4 under 66; third: Chris Lankford, a nice 3 under 67, plus a birdie; fourth: tie between Dave LaCascia and Jim Goltra, 2 under 68; fifth: tie between Larry Hillhouse, Stivers and McKusky. LaCascia, who also had fewest putts, and Jim Goltra each had a birdie. Hillhouse was closest to the pin on the 100-yard ninth hole, while LaCascia was closest on the 150-yard second hole.

B Flight: First place: Tom Ross, an outstanding 5 under 65, plus fewest putts; second: Ron Jackson, a terrific 3 under 67; third: Lowell Goltra, a super 2 under 68; fourth Gene Vesely, at even par 70; fifth: tie between Bob Munn and Digna Vesely.

The LW Golf League plays at four courses, all within 15-20 minutes of Leisure World. The courses are often full, so advance reservations are available via a sign-up sheet at each round.

There is a prize pool for each round that players are not obligated to enter. Rewards are given for low net and fewest putts in each flight, birdies, and closest to the pin on two par-3 holes. Holes-in-one and eagles (2 under par), although infrequent, are generously rewarded. If interested, contact Gary Stivers at (714) 313-3697 or Dave LaCascia at (801) 674-5975.

—Dave LaCascia